Jacquie Daniels - Where Waylon Meets Dolly

Roots, rebellion, rhinestones, and a whole lot of attitude! Award-winning outlaw country powerhouse Jacquie Daniels joins Terry on The Reluctantly Podcast for a spirited conversation about music, identity, resilience, and refusing to fit into anybody else's box.
From her Métis heritage and musical upbringing to finding her voice in a male-dominated industry, Jacquie shares the experiences that shaped her fearless approach to life and performing. She talks about her musical influences, the inspiration behind her songs, her Nashville songwriting recognition, and why putting on a show means more than simply playing music.
There are plenty of laughs along the way, including questionable airplane etiquette, her obsession with rhinestones, and the dangers of picking a fight with someone wearing sparkles!
It's an entertaining, honest, and occasionally outrageous conversation about standing your ground, chasing your dreams, and staying unapologetically yourself.
Outlaws never die, and Jacquie Daniels is living proof!
Key Topics
Daniels explains “Outlaws Never Die” as a statement of identity, moral conviction, and standing up to bullies.
She credits her family, martial arts, and Métis and Cree heritage with shaping her values and sense of justice.
Her father introduced her to guitar, while demanding early singing practice helped build her vocal endurance and persistence.
Daniels says artists need bandmates who share their standards, while autonomy and collaboration help creativity thrive.
She describes being pushed toward a softer, more feminine performance style and the unequal scrutiny women face onstage.
Influences including Bonnie Tyler, Faith Hill, Tara Lightfoot, and Taylor Momsen helped her embrace her powerful voice and return to music.
Daniels identifies as an entertainer, emphasizing stagecraft, audience energy, and the distinct impact of live shows.
Her Artist Blueprint is intended to share practical experience on EPKs, grants, career choices, and lessons learned without paywalls.
She discusses award-winning songwriting, the themes behind “Tax Man,” and the upcoming song “In My Bones.”
Daniels shares upcoming performance plans and urges artists to explore music beyond their genre to keep growing.
Chapters
00:00 - Meet Jackie Daniels: roots, rebellion, resilience
02:32 - What “Outlaws Never Die” means to her
06:31 - Family lineage, fairness, and standing up for others
11:45 - A musical childhood built on persistence
16:15 - Finding bandmates who share your ambition
20:27 - Gendered expectations and perfectionism in music
28:18 - A powerful voice, unapologetic style, and real-life Jackie
32:04 - The artists who helped her reclaim her voice
39:51 - Why she calls herself an entertainer
46:09 - Encouraging young artists to take up space
49:38 - The Artist Blueprint and sharing hard-won knowledge
55:06 - "Tax Man,” songwriting awards, and “In My Bones”
01:02:03 - Crossing genres, upcoming shows, and international ambitions
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